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Sunday, December 25, 2016

Hello friends! I sure hope each of you had a relaxing, wonderful and very Merry Christmas. Just popping in real quick to share a few simple holiday touches from around our house.

As much as I love to decorate, this year I had the desire to keep our holiday decor completely simple. My daughter is a December baby. I had fun decorating her room. She loved the cedar garland draped around her bed. She said it felt like she was sleeping in the forest!

I switched out the decor in my wooden bowl and decided to load it up with bleached pine cones and fairy lights.

Listening to Christmas music on my old-school IPod while I filled out holiday cards. Thought I'd share my alternative to sealing envelopes. I fill a small bowl with water and use an art paint brush to moisten the seal. Works like a charm!

A preserved boxwood wreath (Target) hung with black and white ribbon.

I made sure the bar cart was stocked and ready to go!!

The weather was so nice on Christmas Eve that we decided to sit outside around the fire pit. We made smores and sipped on eggnog.

Warm and cozy under the stars!

I topped my coffee table with a tray filled with silver dollar eucalyptus, a wooden box and ornaments for an easy centerpiece.

The ornaments are from the dollar store. It gives me peace of mind knowing they're toddler-friendly!

We're tired of traditional holiday meals. We had store bought lasagna for dinner Christmas Eve and enjoyed crab legs along with take out for dinner tonight. A little unexpected, but dinner was simple and easy. Clean-up was a breeze! We decided to make this a thing. Maybe next year we'll set up a taco bar!!

Merry Christmas! I hope you are surrounded by good food and the people and pets you love!

Friday, December 23, 2016

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SEAMLESS BRUSH STROKES PATTERN

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VINTAGE PATTERN WITH WHITE LITTLE SWALLOWS

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BLACK AND WHITE MACROPHOTO OF PLANT OBJECT WITH DEPTH OF FIELD

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FROSTY PATTERN WITH WHITE SNOWFLAKES

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Friday, December 16, 2016

We'll have Christmas dinner with just the 4 of us again. I'm thankful that my daughter attends college in state and won't be commuting for the next few weeks, so we can spend the holidays with her.My son begins his break next week. Tomorrow we're hosting a few of his friends for a sleepover. Yikes! I'm sure I'll have my hands full keeping those guys entertained.

With so much going on, I decided to keep my tablescape simple and within budget.

I had fun shopping the house and using things I already had.

The gold flatware is from Ballard Designs.The plates are a mix from Target and Dollar Tree. Yep, Dollar Tree!

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

I like to think I have giving Christmas gifts down perfectly. My daughter is always a no-brainer, my son is simple to please, and other relatives are satisfied with whatever I come up with. My husband, however, is quite a challenge.

Tastes changing frequently and naturally picky, he is hard to pin down during the holiday season.

So, a little observation and extra thoughtfulness was needed this year and I finally found him the perfect gift. A JORD watch was an obvious choice. Knowing my husband, he loves unique watches and sporting special pieces. A men's watch made with beautiful cuts of wood was perfect for him.

It is one of those pieces that will never run out of style. The watch was such a beautiful early Christmas gift that he and I collectively adore. I have to say I am slightly jealous!

If you have any loved ones in your life that are fashion savvy, into accessories, love unique accents, or merely enjoy watches, a JORD watch is a great option. With so many styles provided, it's hard not to find anything to love.

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